Postdoctoral Research Position in Submillimeter Astronomy
HARVARD-SMITHSONIAN CENTER FOR ASTROPHYSICS
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research
position working with the AST/RO (Antarctic Submillimeter
Telescope and Remote Observatory) group at the Harvard-
Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. AST/RO operates a 1.7-
meter diameter submillimeter-wave telescope at the South
Pole, engaged in spectroscopic observations of atomic and
molecular species in the Milky Way and other galaxies. The
South Pole provides a uniquely transparent site for
submillimeter-wave studies of the interstellar medium.
The successful applicant will collaborate on reduction,
analysis, interpretation, and publication of AST/RO spectral
line mapping data and may also propose independent research
projects using AST/RO facilities. The telescope is currently
equipped with helium-cooled SIS receivers for observation of
the following lines: [CI] at 492 GHz and 809 GHz, CO (J=4-
3) at 460 GHz, CO (J=7-6) at 807 GHz, and CO (J=2-1) at 230
GHz. Two new array receivers at high frequencies will be
installed in late 2000, providing significantly expanded
capabilities. More information about the AST/RO project can
be found at our Web site (http://cfa-
www.harvard.edu/~adair/AST_RO).
Candidates must hold a Ph.D degree and should have
expertise related to observational and/or theoretical
studies of the interstellar medium in galaxies. The initial
appointment will be for one year and may begin as soon as a
suitable candidate is found. The position is renewable for
a second year, and possibly longer, depending on performance
and the availability of grant funding. The current
postdoctoral stipend at CfA is $42,000 per year. Applicants
should send a curriculum vita, publication list, statement
of research experience and accomplishments, and arrange for
three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Dr. Adair P.
Lane, AST/RO Project Manager, SAO, 60 Garden St., MS-78,
Cambridge, MA 02138. Applications may also be sent by email
to adair@cfa.harvard.edu. Consideration of completed
applications will begin during the month of September.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.